Simvastatin Prescribing at GOODHEART SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,839
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
GOODHEART SURGERY prescribed 1,839 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,136 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,992 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,136 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.